André Hechelmann

André Hechelmann to leave FC Schalke 04 with immediate effect

Following open and honest discussions, FC Schalke 04’s executive board and André Hechelmann have agreed to part ways, in a decision shared on Wednesday (6/3). The 39-year-old will leave his position as technical director with immediate effect, with his duties set to be shared amongst the club’s governing body for the time being.

Team

Mar 6, 2024

André Hechelmann: Karel and I will lead the way

After Thursday’s friendly match against Patro Eisden Maasmechelen (16.11.), Director for Sport André Hechelmann spoke to us about the lessons learned from this week’s friendlies, working with Karel Geraerts and the plans for the winter.

Interview

Nov 16, 2023

André Hechelmann: An important factor in our decision

Sporting director André Hechelmann revealed that he felt Karel Geraerts was exactly the kind of coach the club wanted as soon as he met him. “Our conversations were extremely positive straight away. We were immediately on the same page, both as people and when it comes to football. We could sense the huge amount of energy Karel has, as well as the fact that he is extremely excited for this challenge,” said Hechelmann, who, together with Peter Knäbel, spoke to the Belgian for five hours the first time they met one another.

Inside

Oct 9, 2023

André Hechelmann: Time to turn things around

Until the very end, everyone involved did everything they could to work together with Thomas Reis to help the club find a way out of the bad patch. “However, following the internal discussions held over the past few days, we weren’t confident that the setup that we had was capable of getting us out of the downward spiral and of being successful in the short and medium term. That’s why we came to the conclusion that we had to make a change.” explained André Hechelmann.

Inside

Sep 28, 2023

André Hechelmann: We've got down to work straight away

Just a few minutes after it was announced that André Hechelmann was to become FC Schalke 04’s new sporting director, the 38-year-old completed his first order of business. At his official presentation at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday (2nd June), Hechelmann was pleased to confirm that Simon Terodde was going to stay at S04. Even before this, he was involved in extending both Marcin Kaminski’s and Henning Matriciani’s contracts.

S04

Jun 3, 2023

André Hechelmann is Schalke 04’s new sporting director

The Royal Blues have appointed a new sporting director: André Hechelmann, previously FC Schalke 04’s chief scout, will be taking on the role.

Team

Jun 2, 2023